Introduction to vSLX
Extreme Virtual SLX (vSLX) is a virtual
lab that enables you to emulate the supported devices. You can also create virtual networks
of workstations, SLX devices, tunnels, bridges, and probes.
You can use vSLX for training, configuration
buildout and validation, workflow and automation development, and testing. For example:
- Hands-on training of SLX-OS for CLI and
programmatic API of the supported devices
- Building and validation of
configuration before applying it to a supported device
- Development and testing of automation
scripts and software, independent of hardware
- Development and testing Extreme
Workflow Composer (EWC) workflows
- Configuration of management plane
functionality (CLI and programmatic API) for SLX-OS features
There are two supported installation contexts:
- Host installation: All users share one virtual lab.
- Installation in Linux containers: Multiple users have
independent virtual labs.
Note
Although using vSLX does not require Linux
experience, installing vSLX does require basic Linux experience.
